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Earl Averill hits for the cycle, as the Indians beat the A’s 15 – 4.

ByThis Day in Baseball August 17, 1933October 21, 2023

Earl Averill hits for the cycle, as the Indians beat the A’s 15 – 4.

Sportsman's Park, St Louis: Lou Gehrig accepts trophy for playing in then-record 1,308th consecutive game, passing Everett Scott (now 3rd all-time) - L-R AL prez William Harridge; Sporting News editor EG Brands; Joe Sewell, who played in 1103 straight (7th all-time)

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Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,308th consecutive game

ByThis Day in Baseball August 17, 1933August 17, 2022

Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,308th consecutive game

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Day: August 17, 1933

Earl Averill hits for the cycle, as the Indians beat the A’s 15 – 4.

Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,308th consecutive game

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